Britons Frustrated by DRM

Posted by timothy on Monday April 25, 2005 @08:16PM from the hence-the-inhibitions dept.

thesp writes "The BBC is reporting that UK music lovers are 'frustrated' with DRM restrictions and pricing of online music purchases. The confusion over file formats and player compatibility are being compounded with the desire to 'own' rather than 'license' an album or track, leading to widespread concern. This debate has recently been the province only of the technologists and the media companies, with the consumer being regarded as unaware and unwitting. Is this a sign that this picture is changing, with consumers begining to realise and leverage their own market power?"

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Re:Notice on the comments page by Slashcrap · 2005-04-25 23:38 · Score: 0, Flamebait

that most of the problems lies with using wma files, a lot of iTunes users there are happy.

I expect that most sheep are happy too. What's your fucking point?

That Apple are a charitible institution working for the greater good with no interest in profit or control of their customers?

I know their stuff is shiny, but stop fucking deluding yourself.